Co2+-doped Mg2SiO4:Co2+ Tanzanion crystal is a synthetic imitation of nature tanzanite and effective material for laser optical elements and jewelry purposes.
Matrix properties
Crystal dimensions, length x diameter , mm
100 x 30
Syngony
rhombic
Elementary cell parameters, um
a=4.77
b=10.28
c=6.00
Refraction index
Ng=1.670
Nm=1.651
Np=1.635
Density, g/cm3
3.217
Moh’s hardness
7
Axial characteristics
biaxial
Melting point, °C
1895
Energy density, J/cm2
2
Absorption cross-section, cm2
1.88 x 10-18
Thermal Expansion
9.5 x 10-6
Thermal Conductivity (W/cm*K)
0.08 (300 K)
Relaxation time of laser oscillation, sec*10-9
<10
Lifetime, sec
2.7 x 10-6
Optical losses at Ć=1230 nm, cm-1
0.005-0.06
Absorption coefficient at wavelength 1064 nm, cm-1